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http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gifChild Pornography: Victims of Exploitation Struggle to Forgethttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/exploited-young-romanians-from-azov-films-videos-traumatized-a-955748.html#ref=rss
The roots of the scandal leading to the resignation of German parliamentarian Sebastian Edathy lie in Romania. In the village of Racsa, boys were filmed naked and the footage sold onward. The shame still haunts them.Wed, 26 Feb 2014 17:01:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/exploited-young-romanians-from-azov-films-videos-traumatized-a-955748.htmlSex Law Reform: Johns to be Prosecuted for Forced Prostitutionhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/johns-face-prosecution-in-forced-prostitution-cases-in-german-law-reform-a-936844.html#ref=rss
Germany's new coalition government, which is yet to come into office, has agreed to push through a reform of the controversial Prostitution Act in early 2014. For the first time in German history, johns will be prosecuted if they knowingly use the services of prostitutes forced to work in the sex trade.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 18:15:56 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/johns-face-prosecution-in-forced-prostitution-cases-in-german-law-reform-a-936844.htmlGermany's new coalition government, which is yet to come into office, has agreed to push through a reform of the controversial Prostitution Act in early 2014. For the first time in German history, johns will be prosecuted if they knowingly use the services of prostitutes forced to work in the sex trade.]]>Daughters for Sale: India's Child Slavery Scourgehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/aid-organizations-confront-child-slavery-in-india-a-923003.html#ref=rss
Millions of Indian children work as slaves in factories, brothels or in the homes of families. Out of poverty and desperation, parents sell their daughters, and human traffickers wait at train stations for runaways and scour for orphans in monsoon-ravaged villages.Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:49:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/aid-organizations-confront-child-slavery-in-india-a-923003.htmlMillions of Indian children work as slaves in factories, brothels or in the homes of families. Out of poverty and desperation, parents sell their daughters, and human traffickers wait at train stations for runaways and scour for orphans in monsoon-ravaged villages.]]>Sex Trade: Berlin Votes for Stricter Controls on Brothelshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-votes-for-stricter-control-on-brothels-to-reduce-exploitation-a-908351.html#ref=rss
Prostitution is legal in Germany, but many critics say this has failed to protect sex workers from exploitation. In a move to address the problem, lawmakers in Berlin voted on Thursday night to subject bordellos to tougher regulation. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:05:45 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-votes-for-stricter-control-on-brothels-to-reduce-exploitation-a-908351.htmlProstitution is legal in Germany, but many critics say this has failed to protect sex workers from exploitation. In a move to address the problem, lawmakers in Berlin voted on Thursday night to subject bordellos to tougher regulation. ]]>Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failedhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/human-trafficking-persists-despite-legality-of-prostitution-in-germany-a-902533.html#ref=rss
When Germany legalized prostitution just over a decade ago, politicians hoped that it would create better conditions and more autonomy for sex workers. It hasn't worked out that way, though. Exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i>
Thu, 30 May 2013 15:41:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/human-trafficking-persists-despite-legality-of-prostitution-in-germany-a-902533.htmlWhen Germany legalized prostitution just over a decade ago, politicians hoped that it would create better conditions and more autonomy for sex workers. It hasn't worked out that way, though. Exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. By SPIEGEL Staff
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With human trafficking on the rise in Europe, Germany's governing coalition has agreed to a long-disputed reform of the country's prostitution laws, SPIEGEL has learned.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:57:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-coalition-backs-tougher-prostitution-laws-to-curb-trafficking-a-895748.htmlWith human trafficking on the rise in Europe, Germany's governing coalition has agreed to a long-disputed reform of the country's prostitution laws, SPIEGEL has learned.]]>Imprisoned, Tortured, Killed: Human Trafficking Thrives on Sinai Peninsulahttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/human-trafficking-thrives-on-sinai-peninsula-a-891585.html#ref=rss
The Sinai Peninsula has become a prison and grave for thousands of African refugees. They are kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured to death even after their families have paid hefty ransoms. But Egypt refuses to act. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:11:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/human-trafficking-thrives-on-sinai-peninsula-a-891585.htmlThe Sinai Peninsula has become a prison and grave for thousands of African refugees. They are kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured to death even after their families have paid hefty ransoms. But Egypt refuses to act. ]]>As Profitable as the Drug Trade: China's Child-Trafficking Epidemichttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/as-profitable-as-the-drug-trade-china-s-child-trafficking-epidemic-a-696129.html#ref=rss
Human trafficking, including stealing and selling children, is widespread in China. The police are almost powerless to stop it, and corruption facilitates the trade. Desperate parents are joining forces to search for their sons and daughters. But their efforts are usually unsuccessful.Fri, 21 May 2010 12:57:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/as-profitable-as-the-drug-trade-china-s-child-trafficking-epidemic-a-696129.htmlHuman trafficking, including stealing and selling children, is widespread in China. The police are almost powerless to stop it, and corruption facilitates the trade. Desperate parents are joining forces to search for their sons and daughters. But their efforts are usually unsuccessful.]]>Slaving over the Wok: Chinese Restaurants Accused of Human Traffickinghttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/slaving-over-the-wok-chinese-restaurants-accused-of-human-trafficking-a-643945.html#ref=rss
In many Asian restaurants in Germany, Chinese cooks are exploited, miserably paid and lacking in almost any rights. In many cases, they are victims of systematic human trafficking. Now German authorities are cracking down on the restaurants and institutions that bring these workers to Europe as modern-day serfs.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:06:50 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/slaving-over-the-wok-chinese-restaurants-accused-of-human-trafficking-a-643945.htmlCriminalizing the Customers: Prostitution Ban Huge Success in Swedenhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/criminalizing-the-customers-prostitution-ban-huge-success-in-sweden-a-516030.html#ref=rss
Sweden has drastically reduced human trafficking and prostitution by imposing a ban on the purchase of sexual services, the first of its kind worldwide. But many sex workers argue the ban robs them of their livelihood and makes them more vulnerable to violence.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:25:09 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/criminalizing-the-customers-prostitution-ban-huge-success-in-sweden-a-516030.htmlSweden has drastically reduced human trafficking and prostitution by imposing a ban on the purchase of sexual services, the first of its kind worldwide. But many sex workers argue the ban robs them of their livelihood and makes them more vulnerable to violence.]]>The Iraqi Exodus: Number of Illegal Iraqi Refugees in Germany Surgeshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-iraqi-exodus-number-of-illegal-iraqi-refugees-in-germany-surges-a-507444.html#ref=rss
Word of the German government's slight relaxing of its asylum policy has gotten round in the Middle East. Human traffickers smuggled fivefold more Iraqis into Germany during the first six months of this year than the same period in 2006.Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:12:12 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-iraqi-exodus-number-of-illegal-iraqi-refugees-in-germany-surges-a-507444.htmlWord of the German government's slight relaxing of its asylum policy has gotten round in the Middle East. Human traffickers smuggled fivefold more Iraqis into Germany during the first six months of this year than the same period in 2006.]]>Police Raid Human Trafficking Ring: Slave Labor in German Ice Cream Cafeshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/police-raid-human-trafficking-ring-slave-labor-in-german-ice-cream-cafes-a-430510.html#ref=rss
Illegal immigrants have been working in German ice cream parlors for around a tenth of the average German wage. Authorities launched a nationwide raid on Sunday to smash a gang that smuggled in thousands of people from eastern Europe. The four suspected gang leaders have been arrested.Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:38:03 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/police-raid-human-trafficking-ring-slave-labor-in-german-ice-cream-cafes-a-430510.htmlIllegal immigrants have been working in German ice cream parlors for around a tenth of the average German wage. Authorities launched a nationwide raid on Sunday to smash a gang that smuggled in thousands of people from eastern Europe. The four suspected gang leaders have been arrested.]]>Lust and the World Cup: Sex, Sports, Money and Moralshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/lust-and-the-world-cup-sex-sports-money-and-morals-a-387277.html#ref=rss
The German sex industry is already gearing up for a busy World Cup next summer. So too are groups concerned with human trafficking and forced prostitution. A sex free-for-all, say many, could hurt the country's image.Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:56:27 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/lust-and-the-world-cup-sex-sports-money-and-morals-a-387277.htmlThe German sex industry is already gearing up for a busy World Cup next summer. So too are groups concerned with human trafficking and forced prostitution. A sex free-for-all, say many, could hurt the country's image.]]>Fischer Visa Scandal: Battling Human Trafficking in Germanyhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/fischer-visa-scandal-battling-human-trafficking-in-germany-a-343160.html#ref=rss
With German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer on the hotseat for allegedly ignoring gaping holes in Germany's visa distribution policies, a major trial against a huge forced prostitution ring opens in eastern Germany. The pressure on Fischer is only likely to grow.Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:43:59 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/fischer-visa-scandal-battling-human-trafficking-in-germany-a-343160.htmlWith German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer on the hotseat for allegedly ignoring gaping holes in Germany's visa distribution policies, a major trial against a huge forced prostitution ring opens in eastern Germany. The pressure on Fischer is only likely to grow.]]>Child Trafficking in Cambodia: The $50 Babyhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/child-trafficking-in-cambodia-the-50-baby-a-339105.html#ref=rss
The horror scene is, sadly, reality: A 25-day-old Cambodian baby is sold to a human trafficker for a pittance. Police manage to break up the sale at the border, but that, sadly, is the exception in a country where children have long been a major export product. Most wind up as forced workers or sex slaves.Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:46:03 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/child-trafficking-in-cambodia-the-50-baby-a-339105.htmlThe horror scene is, sadly, reality: A 25-day-old Cambodian baby is sold to a human trafficker for a pittance. Police manage to break up the sale at the border, but that, sadly, is the exception in a country where children have long been a major export product. Most wind up as forced workers or sex slaves.]]>